womens rights - india case study

What is India's rank on the Global Gender Gap Index?

140 out of 156.

What percentage of women in India participate in the labour force?

22%.

What percentage of women aged 20-24 in India were married before the age of 18?

27%.

What percentage of seats in parliament are held by women in India?

14.4%.

What percentage of women aged 15-49 report experiencing physical and/or sexual violence by a partner?

18%.

What percentage of women in India believe it is justifiable for a man to beat his wife?

52%.

What is the estimated number of people subjected to modern slavery in India as of 2014?

14.3 million.

What act was passed in India in 2006 to address child marriage?

The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act.

What act provides protection for women from domestic violence in India?

Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005.

What is a major consequence of dowry demands in India?

Murder and disfigurement of women, including 8233 dowry-related deaths in 2012.

What can limit women's access to employment opportunities in India?

Social norms regarding marriage, motherhood, and familial responsibilities.

What is the percentage of maternity leave return for married women in Delhi after childbirth?

25%.

What is a significant health care access issue for women in Bihar?

1/3 of households do not access government health care.

What percentage of girls attend primary school in India?

70%.

What kind of practices underpins violence against women in India?

Deeply entrenched patriarchal customary practices.

What strategy was launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs in 2014 to combat trafficking?

An anti-trafficking portal.

What gender-related initiative is the International Centre for Research on Women (ICRW) involved in?

Creating 'safe cities' to empower women to report crimes.